In chapter one Mr.Arable was going to where the pigs were to kill a runtwith an ax. Fern heard and ran outside to stop her father. She siad it wasn't fair to kill a pig by it's size because it couldn't help being born small.Mr.Arable gave it to Fern because he thought it was cruel too.Fern used a baby bottle and nipple.

1.The barn was very large and old.It smelled like hay, manure, tired horses, cow breath, grain,harness dressing, axle grease,rubber boots,new rope, and fish The barn was warm in the winter and cold in the summer.2.There was horses and cows on the main floor.

3. Mr.Zuckerman knew that it was warmer and pigs like to play in manure4.Wilber never had any fun because when he was in all he could do was go out and when he was out all he could do is go in 5.Wilber was tired of living because he was really bored 6.Wilber didn't run into the woods because he didn't know if he would like it 7.The goose was telling Wilber to turn and twist.


March 3, 2010
Since we haven't been able to read Charlotte's Web for quite some time I want you to begin today by writing a brief summary of what we remember from what we have read so far. Take about 10 minutes to write about what you remember.


Week of March 15th
Please read Chapter 10 of Charlotte's Web and then write a summary of the chapter on this page.

In chapter 10 Fern and her brother went to the zuccermans for pie.Avory had a frog that splashed water on the pie.Then they played on a swing the zuckermans had. Then Fern went to the barn to see wilber.Avery came too.Avery saw the spider.

Week of April 5, 2010

Please read Chapter XI. Then write a summary of the chapter here.


I chapter XI the Zuckermans found out that there was words in charlottes web. They thought Wilber made the words SOME PIG . The minister said not to tell anybody but soon people were coming from all all around the country.


Week of April 12, 2010

Read Chapter XII - A Meeting. Then answer the the following questions with complete sentences.

1. What is a slogan? A slogan is a phrase, motto or statement.

2. Why do they need to write something new in the web? They need new a words because people are getting tired of seeing the words some pig

3. Why does the sheep say that Wilbur is important to all of them?Wilber is important because in winter if wilber died the rat would starve.

4. What is Templeton asked to bring the group?He is supposed to bring words from the dump.

5. What is going to be written in the web?The word terrific is going to be in the web

May 3rd to May 7th

Please read Chapter XIV and when you are done please write a summary of the chapter here. Fern was washing dishes with her mom.She was telling her stories but her mom did not believe her.She also said the animals could talk.Fern's mom went to the doctor and he said maybe animals do talk.Everything was fine.


May 11 to May 14th

Please read Chapter 15 (XV) - The Crickets

1. Who warns everyone that summertime is ending?The crickets warn everyone that summer is ending.

2. What was Wilbur's bad dream?Wilber dreams were people with guns and knives are coming to kill him.

3. What was Charlotte getting ready to do?Charlotte was getting ready to lay her eggs.

4. What different title would you give this chapter and why?Getting ready for the fair because they're getting ready for the fair.

5. Write three sentences that would describe the main events of this chapter.


May 18th to May 24th

Please look at the last three weeks of questions for Charlotte's Web. This is your opportunity to finish answering any questions that

you were not able answer in the last weeks. Feel free to go back and read passages to help you answer the questions. Be sure that

you answer the questions in complete sentences.


May 25th to May 28th

Please read Chapter XVI - Off To the Fair - Page 118

1. With what did Mrs. Zuckerman bathe Wilbur?

2. After his bath, Wilbur was "smooth as silk." Tell me two other things that are smooth as silk.

3. What did Mr. Arable say that made Wilbur feel faint?

4. What different title would you give this chapter and why?